Clones round tower is one of the earliest examples of a round Tower in Ireland and probably dates from around the 10th century. The present height of the tower is approx; 70 feet with a circumference of 50 feet. The wall thickness is 3.ft - 6 inches and the door height is 5.ft - 4.5 inches. Originally 5 floors were carried on offsets and joists, with a single window opening into each floor, and the four top windows face the cardinal points. The Tower lost its conical cap between 1591 and 1741 and the base shows evidence of attempts to destroy by burning. The Tower is leaning slightly to the north.

LOCATION

Clones round Tower is located off Abbey Lane in the centre of Clones town.